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With formal jobs shrinking and industries stalling, Kenya needs solutions beyond endless training and CV workshops. Using statistics from the latest 2025 KNBS Economic Survey, this blog explores how youth-owned, co-created social enterprises—like JAY4T’s KaaKazini, […]

At JAY4T, youth aren’t waiting for change – they’re creating it. From building skills and networks to co-creating solutions in their communities, young people here take the lead in shaping their own futures. Join the […]

Youth Business International (YBI), the global leader in youth entrepreneurship, is calling for urgent action to support high-growth potential youth-led businesses trapped in the “missing middle.” YBI’s new policy paper sets out strategies to de-risk […]

At AACOSE Academia 2025, I explored how Kenya’s youth are transforming their communities through social innovation and the social economy. This blog reflects on the urgent need for long-term support, deeper mentorship, and asset-based community […]

Youth aren’t waiting—they’re leading. At JAY4T’s first #XchangeBazaar, Yahal reminded us: we have the skills, networks & assets to support each other. When youth lead, we redefine what real support means.

At the start of 2025, JAY4T conducted a youth survey to understand the real issues young people face in employment and entrepreneurship. The findings offer a clear picture of the challenges—like limited access to capital […]